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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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